IRSD's Encompassing AreaBased on enrollment, Indian River is the fifth largest of the state's 19 school districts. Geographically, it is the largest non-technical school district in Delaware, covering more than 360 square miles. A 10-member elected Board of Education serves as the main governing body.

Our Schools & TeachersThe district consists of seven elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, two special schools, a kindergarten center, an arts magnet school and an outdoor education center. Its schools serve 10,619 students and its workforce is among the largest in the state. The district has nearly 900 teachers and 180 paraprofessionals.

Award WinningThe Indian River School District has nine National Blue Ribbon School awards and five National Distinguished Title I Schools. Its students annually achieve some of the state's highest test scores.

In 2012, Susan Bunting was one of four finalists for the National Superintendent of the Year Award sponsored by the American Association of School Administrators.

These accomplishments, along with 22 state Superstars in Education awards and numerous other accolades, make Indian River one of the finest public school districts in the State of Delaware.

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